Ramen Noodle Soup
A comforting and versatile dish featuring rich broth and a variety of toppings, with options for traditional and plant-based diets.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Classic Ramen
- 2 cups chicken or pork broth For a vegetarian option, substitute with vegetable broth.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon sake Optional for added flavor.
- 1 tablespoon mirin For sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt To taste.
- 1/2 cup ramen noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced pork (such as pork loin or pork belly)
- 1/2 cup boiled eggs, sliced For garnish.
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced For garnish.
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts For garnish.
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, thinly sliced For garnish.
Ingredients for Vegan Ramen
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt To taste.
- 1/2 cup rice noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced For garnish.
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts For garnish.
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, thinly sliced For garnish.
Instructions
Classic Ramen Preparation
- Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.
- In a large pot, combine the broth, soy sauce, sake, mirin, ginger, white pepper, and salt. Reduce the heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for ten minutes.
- Add the sliced pork and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles, boiled egg, green onions, bean sprouts, and pickled ginger to the pot. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Vegan Ramen Preparation
- Prepare the rice noodles by following the instructions provided on the box.
- In a large pot, combine the broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, white pepper, and salt. Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for ten minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and bell peppers to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles, green onions, bean sprouts, and pickled ginger to the pot. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize your ramen with additional toppings such as scallions, chili flakes, or tofu. Pay attention to noodle cooking time to maintain desired texture.